OEL accuses newly formed IHSA of union bias
March 20, 2010
The new Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) advisory councils contain a union bias in worker representation, says the Ontario Electrical League (OEL), and exclude non-union workers, who represent a large majority of construction workers in Ontario (70%).
“At the end of the day, worker safety is critical regardless of
affiliation or lack thereof — why would this new organization exclude
non-union and separate open shop and closed shop unions in these
discussions?” asks Mary Ingram, OEL president.
OEL is calling upon the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board to institute the necessary changes to ensure fair representation between union and non-union on the IHSA advisory councils and board of directors.
“Although there are certainly some differences in philosophy on certain subjects between these groups (union and non-union), I am quite confident all parties can sit at the same table on the subject of keeping our employees safe at work,” adds Ingram.
“As I understand it, the IHSA is funded by WSIB, which is funded by employers, whether non-union, open shop or closed shop, and is intended to get feedback from and provide support to employers and employees from all facets,” continued Ingram. “It seems as though the non-union employees will not be given a chance to act either in a decision-making capacity at the board nor even in an advisory capacity.”
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OEL is calling upon the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board to institute the necessary changes to ensure fair representation between union and non-union on the IHSA advisory councils and board of directors.
“Although there are certainly some differences in philosophy on certain subjects between these groups (union and non-union), I am quite confident all parties can sit at the same table on the subject of keeping our employees safe at work,” adds Ingram.
“As I understand it, the IHSA is funded by WSIB, which is funded by employers, whether non-union, open shop or closed shop, and is intended to get feedback from and provide support to employers and employees from all facets,” continued Ingram. “It seems as though the non-union employees will not be given a chance to act either in a decision-making capacity at the board nor even in an advisory capacity.”
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